"Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Hairston was an exceptional non-commissioned officer and a valued member of our team. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. We will never forget him.”

WNCN-TV reports Hairston is survived by his wife, Staff Sgt. Tawana Hairston, and his son, Hayden.

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Houston soldier, who played football at U of H, dies in Afghanistan

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